Hes missing a nose on his face.
Its been ripped off.
On the magic of consuming young adult stories as an adult.
And I dont think we ever lose our teenage selves.
And I also never, ever write down to teenagers.
On not splitting The Death Cure into two films.
Interestingly, 20th Century Fox is eschewing that trend and keepingThe Death Cureas one film.
How did Dashner feel about that decision?
Heres what he had to say…
I am 100 percent extremely ecstatic and happy about that decision.
To me, it doesnt make sense for our story.
Its a very self-contained storyline within the bigger trilogy.
And, you know, I think it was a really wise decision.
On what books fans and not-book fans should look forward to in the last film.
For those who have never read the books, Dashner teased…
The survival of the human race is on the line.
The third film will be about revolution, and about loyalty being tested between friends.
And just some spectacular action.
So I think my readers will be very happy with that.
I think those scenes in Denver are just going to be spectacular.
On what pop culture Dashner is excited about right now.
I really want to try something different.
More of a contemporary setting.
Set in the real world.
I love things likeFargoright now.
But I also loveWalking DeadandGame of Thrones.
[With] the episodes and the character development and the dialogue.
They have to be told in segments.
Its kind of like chapters and seasons, which are like books.
Its a tough job, but someone has to do it.
So, its definitely a future interest on my plate.
